Private foundation · Port Washington, WI
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation
Typical grant size
$15K – $36K – $75K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
26
Repeat grantees
9
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesONLINE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY 1 TO FEBRUARY 28.
ContactDAVID KARRELS SECRETARY · 9209942469
MaterialsINCLUDE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT YEAR OPERATING BUDGET, PROJECT BUDGET, LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS, AND LATEST AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR FORM 990 WITH APPLICATION ON WEBSITE.
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION WORKS TO FULFILL THE PHILANTHROPIC INTERESTS ESTABLISHED BY BRUCE KRIER IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES. THE FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS GIVING TO WISCONSIN-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PRINCIPALLY BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE COUNTIES OF SHEBOYGAN AND OZAUKEE, AND DISTRIBUTES GRANTS ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ACCORDING TO IRS CODE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION IS GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS: BKCF PROVIDES GRANTS ONLY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SPEND 25% OR LESS OF ITS ANNUAL EXPENSES ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES COMBINED. BKCF DOES NOT PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, TO INFLUENCE ELECTION OUTCOMES, OR TO CONDUCT VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES. OUTSIDE OF ITS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, BKCF PREFERS TO PROVIDE MATCHING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO INVEST IN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITIES.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
John Rassel
PRESIDENT
Kevin Scheibel
VICE PRESIDENT
David Karrels
SECRETARY
Beth Heinen
TREASURER
Mike Ansay
DIRECTOR
Michael Ansay
PRESIDENT
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
8.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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123
Total grants awarded
$8.5M
Total amount
$69K
Average grant
$695K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.